--- title: What is the difference between Members and Partners in an LLC? description: Understand the difference between members, managers, and responsible parties in an LLC structure. --- [Skip to content](https://help.globalfy.com/help-center/what-is-the-difference-between-members-and-partners-in-an-llc#main-content) - [English](https://help.globalfy.com/help-center/what-is-the-difference-between-members-and-partners-in-an-llc) - [Español](https://help.globalfy.com/es/help-center/cuál-es-la-diferencia-entre-miembros-y-managers-en-una-llc) - [Português - Brasil](https://help.globalfy.com/pt-br/help-center/qual-é-a-diferença-entre-members-e-partnerships-de-uma-llc) English Show submenu for translations [![Globalfy Help Center](https://help.globalfy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?height=40&name=logo.png)](https://help.globalfy.com/help-center?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.globalfy.com/help-center/what-is-the-difference-between-members-and-partners-in-an-llc) - [Español](https://help.globalfy.com/es/help-center/cuál-es-la-diferencia-entre-miembros-y-managers-en-una-llc) - [Português - Brasil](https://help.globalfy.com/pt-br/help-center/qual-é-a-diferença-entre-members-e-partnerships-de-uma-llc) English Show submenu for translations - [Return to our Site](https://globalfy.com/) [Return to our Site](https://globalfy.com/) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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